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Joe D. Meals

FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY
Germantown, TN 38138
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CRD#: 1295902
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Professional summary


Joe David Meals was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Joe is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Prior to being barred, Joe has worked at 7 firms, which includes CONSULTING SERVICES GROUP LLC, ENERECAP PARTNERS LLC, ING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC, MORGAN STANLEY DW INC., E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) CFO for a private General Contractor firm involved in new home construction Compensation is based upon the fees collected from clients added since my employment.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 30, 2020 - Present

FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY

Office #1: 9040 Garden Arbor Dr Ste 206, Germantown, TN 38138
RIA
CRD#: 308192
Germantown, TN
Past

May 24, 2004 - February 28, 2013

CONSULTING SERVICES GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107048
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 7, 1990 - August 25, 2008

ENERECAP PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 26554
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 17, 1989 - June 1, 1990

ING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21644
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 1988 - June 1, 1990

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 15, 1988 - July 20, 1988

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

August 21, 1984 - February 12, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FI
FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY
FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 308192 / SEC#: 801-118437

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Tennessee
(10/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/9/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/29/1988
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


FI
FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY
FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 308192 / SEC#: 801-118437

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9040 Garden Arbor Dr Ste 206, Germantown, TN 38138
Mailing Address
Phone number
(901) 309-2681
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY (6/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts404
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 457,898,340

Red Flags


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Company Information


FCG INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 308192Germantown, TN 38138

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